Concerning the creation of the agricultural workforce development program.
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2018 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the creation of the agricultural workforce development program, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
Agricultural workforce development program - creation - rules - agricultural internships - repeal - appropriation. The act requires the commissioner of agriculture to create, by rule, the agricultural workforce development program to provide incentives to agricultural businesses to hire interns. Qualified agricultural businesses may be reimbursed an amount not to exceed 50% of the actual cost of hiring a qualified intern. The rules must include specified criteria for qualifying businesses and interns participating in the program. Qualified internships must include at least 130 hours of work experience and cannot exceed 6 months in duration. The program is repealed on July 1, 2024.
$43,157 is appropriated from the general fund to the department of agriculture for use by the commissioner to implement the program.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 18-042, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | This motion was withdrawn. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed on a vote of 7-5. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 18-042, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 18-042, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 18-042 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2018 | MISCELLANEOUS | REPASS |
50
AYE
15
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/09/2018 | MISCELLANEOUS | RECEDE |
59
AYE
6
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/03/2018 | Third Reading | BILL |
49
AYE
16
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2018 | House Amendments | ADHERE |
34
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/17/2018 | Third Reading | BILL |
22
AYE
13
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2018 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/16/2018 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/16/2018 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/16/2018 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/09/2018 | Senate | House Considered Senate Adherence - Result was to Recede |
| 05/03/2018 | Senate | Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Adhere |
| 05/03/2018 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/02/2018 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/02/2018 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/30/2018 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 04/20/2018 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources |
| 04/17/2018 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/16/2018 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/13/2018 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/11/2018 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/01/2018 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 01/10/2018 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2018 | 231 | Agricultural Workforce Development Program |